The Facts: Following up on the ongoing story. ... The Lions are banking that Mikel Leshoure and Jahvid Best are a terrific combo this year that helps spark their run game. I tend to think the pair will make a great duo. I think Leshoure is a special player.
Diehards Line:So wrote Tim Twentyman, the former Detroit News staffer who now works for the team's official website. Twentyman talked to Leshoure about a month or so ago and the second-year man to be he said he's right on schedule with his recovery and expects to be 100 percent for Week 1. Twentyman warned readers not to read too much into it if Leshoure is not a full participant in OTAs or the mini-camp. The goal is to be ready for training camp and the beginning of the regular season and Leshoure won't push it. Meanwhile, Best has been working out since December and has been a full participant in the Lions' offseason training program. GM Martin Mayhew said Best will be cleared for physical contact in June and should be ready to go for camp.